Kitahara Castle (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kitahara Castle is a castle in Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 243 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 北原城 |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shibushi Station – about 16.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 358 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 558 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 31.45078, 130.93008 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shibushi Station, about 16.1 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (北原城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Roadside station Kuni-no-Matsubara Osaki – Hot spring, about 10 km away
- Ōnogara Dake – Mountain, about 11 km away
- Shijūkusho Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 12 km away
- Udo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 14 km away
- Anraku Yamamiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 14 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.